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Spring promises of partnership on health care reform are growing cold for states

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In March, the Trump administration announced new plans for state flexibility on health care waivers for both Medicaid and state innovation 1332 waivers found in the Affordable Care Act. Recently, states have found this promised flexibility is not becoming a reality for either innovation or Medicaid waivers. If the Trump administration wants to fulfill the promise made earlier this year, then they need to send a strong signal to states that they indeed have a willing partner in Washington.

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Ohio’s Tax Code is in Need of Principled Reform

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For the third year in a row Ohio has ranked 45 in the Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate Index, which ranks all 50 states based on how well they structure their tax system. According to the index, Ohio’s municipal income tax and its commercial activities tax (CAT) have contributed to creating a burdensome tax environment and have continued to weight down Ohio’s rankings.

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“2016 Ohio Crime Up Slightly from 2015, but Still Historically Low”

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The FBI recently released national crime data for 2016. Following the national figures, Ohio’s violent crime ticked up by 2.8 percent and property crime decreased slightly. While any increase in crime raises some concerns, it’s important to look at the data in historical context. Despite the up-tick, violent crime in Ohio is down almost 14 percent since 2008 and an astounding 31 percent from 1997. Likewise, property crime is down 29 percent from just a decade ago.

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Ohio’s Budget Should Not be Left to Burn While Washington Fiddles with Healthcare Reform

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The expansion of Medicaid, to largely able-bodied adults, has clearly cost vastly more than what state leaders initially envisioned. As Medicaid spending, the Pac-Man of the state budget, continues consuming state resources, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R- WI) is demanding answers from the Kasich Administration on why the costs of Medicaid have blown up!

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“Keeping the Power On, Rain or Shine”

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In the wake of several devastating natural disasters has come a greater appreciation for our ability to plug in wherever and whenever. As our focus is on those in need and without power in the wake of the recent hurricanes, as well as their families and countless volunteers, we can’t help but also think of our own families and communities here in Ohio. Although not faced with any major natural disasters recently, many Ohioans still worry about keeping the power on, as we face uncertain price hikes due to subsidies meant to ‘save’ several failing coal and nuclear power plants.

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